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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1902

Page

9

Coal strike stalemate widens as Mitchell moves to New York

Wilkesbarre reports show miners unions across the hard coal belt vote to continue the strike until concessions are won. President Mitchell sent a private letter to Washington declining to discuss return to work while secret talks loom in New York. Hazelton locals also vote unanimously to stay out, awaiting national guidance as manufacturers’ committee meets in Philadelphia and plans a possible Oct 14 session.

Wilkesbarre Mitchell New York United States Washington Hazelton United Mine Workers Ail

Entire National Guard in the Field in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia reports the entire national guard of Pennsylvania in the anthracite coal regions tonight as the last western regiment arrived. Troops were well received with little trouble from strikers, except at Bethlehem where some youths stoned the train carrying the first regiment from Philadelphia.

Philadelphia National Guard of Pennsylvania Bethlehem

Baer Rumor About Reading Railroad Resignation Circulates

In Philadelphia on Oct 8 a rumor spread that George F Baer president of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad had submitted his resignation to the board. An inquiry at his residence found him retired for the night with instructions not to be disturbed. Two directors denied the report.

Philadelphia George F. Baer Philadelphia and Reading Railroad

President Has No New Plan Of Action

Washington reports no new developments in the coal strike as of October 8. President Roosevelt has received no reply to his Monday proposal to President Mitchell and operators have not offered new terms. Gov. Stone provides protection, and outcomes hinge on Mitchell's response or any new plan from the administration.

Washington Mitchell Coal Miners’ Union Gov. Stone Roosevelt

Flop for Manufacturers Mission in Philadelphia

A National Association of Manufacturers delegation visiting Philadelphia failed to secure a meeting with coal road presidents and Roosevelt officials after spending most of the day at the Manufacturers' Club. The effort to advance talks with the Miners' union leaders at Washington last week yielded no fruit.

Philadelphia National Association of Manufacturers Roosevelt Miners’ Union Washington Manufacturers’ Club

Mitchell in Metropolis

President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers arrived in New York with district presidents, traveling tonight as part of the labor leaders visit and discussions in the metropolis.

New York John Mitchell United Mine Workers’ Association

Frances Parker and Frederick Farquhar Wed in Billerica

Miss Frances Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs J Nelson Parker of Billerica married Frederick George Farquhar of Philadelphia in First Parish church Unitarian Billerica Centre. Rev Edgar S Wiersper officiated with George Nelson Parker best man and four ushers. Reception at Parker home with Boston orchestra and gala decorations. couple to reside in Philadelphia.

Frances Parker J. Nelson Parker Billerica Frederick George Farquhar Philadelphia Unitarian Billerica Centre Edgar S. Wiers George Nelson Parker George Galvin Boston Swarnsbourne Boston Symphony Orchestra Farquhar Pottsville Lowell Smith College University of Pennsylvania

Miss Flora Towle Weds Charles PenDell In City Home

Miss Flora A Towle daughter of Mr and Mrs G A Towle married last evening at 7 to Mr Charles M PenDell of Cleburne Texas MIT graduate class of 1898 The ceremony was by Rev C B Fisher at the bride’s parents home 90 Westford street The bride wore white liberty silk with real lace trim and bride roses in her bouquet

Flora A. Towle G. A.towle Charles M. PenDell Cleburne Texas Massachusetts Institute of Technology C. BE. Fisher First Universalist Church Westford Street

Free Mi-o-na Samples Offered by Ellingwood Co

Ellingwood and Co. the druggists announce free samples of Mi-o-na the great dyspepsia cure. Those presenting the coupon at the store can receive a sample, as arranged with Mi-o-na proprietors.

Ellingwood & Co Mi-o-na

Miona dyspepsia remedy offered with free two-day treatment

A Lowell marketed dyspepsia remedy named Mi-ona is featured with a money back guarantee. Ellingwood & Co. promotes samples and a two day free treatment to attract new customers, claiming superior effect and quick relief. The box costs 50 cents and refunds are promised if claims are not met.

Lowell Ellingwood & Co

Towle Wedding Traced by Pink Taffeta and Family Ties

Miss Josephine Towle wore pink taffeta and carried pale pink roses as maid of honor. Best man was her brother, Mr. John W. Towle of London. The bride’s cousin Miss McCrillis played the wedding marches. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Pendell of Texas, with plans to reside in Cleburne after November 1.

Josephine Towle John W. Towle London England McCrillis Boston M. R. PenDell Texas

Miller and Canning Tie in Warren Marriage

Mr Arthur Barrett Miller and Miss Edith Almena Canning daughter of William P Canning formerly of Belmont street this city were married at Warren on Tuesday afternoon Mr and Mrs Miller will reside at Warren and will be at home after Dec

Arthur Barrett Miller Edith Almena Canning William P. Canning Belmont Street City Warren Miller

Osbornes Unite in Boston Church Matrimony Holmes Daughter Wed

In St. Stephen's church Boston on Wednesday evening Oct 8 at 6 45 Mr Willard B Osborne son of George W Osborne and Miss Catherine A Holmes daughter of Nelson N Holmes were united in holy matrimony by the Iree Glenn Tilley Morse

St. Stephen's Church Boston Willard B. Osborne George W. Osborne Catherine A. Holmes Nelson N. Holmes Glenn Tilley ‘Morse

Marriage of Frederick F Gifford and Lulu Abbott

Frederick F Gifford and Lulu Abbott married yesterday afternoon at St Pauls M E church by Rev Mr Dean. They left for an extended honeymoon and will be at home after November 11 at 14 Lane Street.

Frederick F. Gifford Lulu Abbott Dean St. Paul’s M. E. Church Lane Street

Fireplace fix up and gas fireplace parts offer

Thompson Hardware Co offers fireplace repairs and supplies for the coming months. They stock gas logs gas grates irons and other fireplace fixings to help you upgrade and maintain your hearth.

The Thompson Hardware Co

Prices for groceries and wood in Lowell market 1992

Prices current for Lowell retail trade on October 1 1992 list grocers flour coal fish and vegetables with sources. Maple wood sells around 11 dollars per cord while other woods vary by dealer amid a freewheeling fuel market. Two girls in blue appear in repeated pairs in a tailor maid promenade.

What Organized Labor Has Learned in McClure's October

The McClure's October issue features pieces on labor, Tweed days in St Louis by Wetmore and Steffens, a Woodrow Wilson sketch by Jesse Lynch Williams, A C Post on Holmes, Velazquez in art by La Farge, Clara Morris on Rachel, Hrady on Fort Stephenson, Rowland in the whale boat, Rhodes on His Father's Flag in China, and fiction including The Strength of Ten, The Disciplining of Mathias, The Two Vanrevels, and other stories.

McClure's Tweed St. Louis Claude H. Wetmore Lincoln Steffens Joseph W. Folk Woodrow Wilson Jesse Lynch Wiliams Oliver Wendell Holmes Supreme Court of the United States A. C. Post John la Farge Velasquez Clara Morris Rachel Cyrus Townsend Hrady George Grogan Fort Stephenson Henry C. Rowland Eugene Malone Rhodes Virginia China

Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New England culture

The October New England Magazine highlights James Phinney Munroe a MIT graduate and looks at The Brattle Organ with Braley tracing its history. It surveys Pine Trees in New England, Danvers town focus, Findlater sisters, Nora Archibald Smith and Kate Wiggin connections, plus Ethel Hobart on shrine visits.

New England Massachusetts Institute of Technology James Phinney Munroe Brattle Organ America Arthur W. Braley Danvers Scotland Jane Mary Findlater Nora Archibald Smith Kate Douglass Wiggin Plymouth Ethel Hobart

North American Review October contents showcase essays and sports

The October North American Review features essays by Parker on Mr Balfour and his opportunities, Bone on the friars work in the Philippines, and Taylor on an ideal school of politics and jurisprudence. It includes Atherton on Denmark and the treaty, Schenck on mechanical development of sex, van Cortlandt on social conditions and business, and Hobson on seas mastery. Sports pieces by Van Dyke, Adney, Vosburg, Duncan, and Whitney accompany a strong Table Talk section with home entertaining guidance.

North American Review Mr. Balfour Gilbert Parker M. B. Stephen Bonesal Philippine Isfaras Hannis Taylor Fiona Macleod W. B. Yeats John Woodward Appellice Supreme Court of New York Gertrude Atherton Denmark Professor Schenck Vienna T. S. van Dyke W. B. Meares Edwyn Sandys William J. Long New Brunswick Norman Duncan Newfoundland Caspar Whitney

Exhibition of Excavation Highlights in Records of the Past

Nearly a score of illustrations in the September issue showcase excavation work across several articles. Fred erick Bennett Wright writes Ancient Samakand while Warren Uph am covers The Fossil Man of Lansing Kansas. Other pieces include Human Remains below the Loess of Kiev by Prof. P Armashevsky and An Egyptian Idea of Heaven by Isaac Meyer Guidon. The Worlds Cathedral and the Bishop of Christendom by J G A adds further coverage.

Ancient Samakand Frederick Bennett Wright Lansing Kansas Warren Upham Kiev Russia P. Armashevsky Heaven Isaac Meyer

Guidon October illustrated issue highlights St Peters tale Tewossin

The October Guidon features The illustrated opening on St Peters famed world, the tale of Tewossin the cat, Six Sunny Months continuing, and St Francis of Assizi concluded. plus Feast of Corpus Christi with Passamaquoddy Indians and Education for October with six articles by Beard Skinner Boone Buffet Whittlesey McMahon.

St. Peter's R. O. Beard Charles R. Skinner Richard G. Boone Edward P. Buffet Sarah S. Whittlesey Edward McMahon

Brave Woman and Wild Beast in a Mouse Fight

A suburban man boasts of his wife remaining calm as a mouse roams indoors. She spots a broom, closes the door, and bravely swings at the intruder, smashing a glass pane and shattering a decorative epergne, while calmly recounting the feat. The tale, from Chicago News, highlights her nerve and quick thinking.

Dog Mischief Prompted by Snappy Exchange

In a brief, humorous exchange a mother warns Willie against tying tin cans to dogs tails. Willie replies he only holds the dog, underscoring a lighthearted, domestic moment.

Willie

Special Committee to Devise Lowell Fuel Plans Moves Forward

Lowell aldermen last night approved a resolution to form a special committee with acting mayor, city solicitor, three aldermen, five council members, and 20 citizens to study methods of providing fuel for residents. The panel reported its conclusions to the city council promptly. Budget items included $5,000 for rebuilding a rifle range and $35,000 sewer construction on Court Street, with a 6 to 2 vote against extending funds beyond available insurance. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM.

Board of Aldermen City Hall Common Council Lowell Badger Derby Messrs Verby, Stiles and Carmichael Barton Carmichael Committee On Lands and Buildings Court Street O'Sullivan Jution Joy Court Barton and Siles

Rourke Held Up Over Lowell Wood Bids

Lowell faces wood shortage as city solicitor blocks city from entering fuel business. Purchasing Agent Rourke had secured 1000 cords of hard wood with options to deliver on short notice and would have moved quickly if loan approval came. Now aldermen and legal limits stall the plan and wood dealers fear rapid shortages.

Lowell Rourke Board of Aldermen

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